Group Sharing Options For Absentee Voters

Alexis Scott talked with one group who said they are doing their part to make sure those who want to vote absentee can do so.

Tonight -- we're waiting to hear back from alabama's u-s congressmen after today's developments with the post office.

But in north alabama - one group said they're doing their part to make sure those who want to vote absentee are able to do so.

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Box the president of the non-profit... vote huntsville told me she and her team will do everything they can to make sure your ballot will be cast and voted.

And even beyond the city of huntsville... once it's mailed in... you could track the progress of it online.

Emma steelman, president of vote huntsville 5:56-6:03 "your vote absolutely matters.

It doesn't matter your background, where you're from, how old you are, your vote does matter," emma steelaman is the president of vote huntsville.

It's a non-profit organization aimed at helping people understand polling and voting.

She told me this year more people have reached out to her group for help with absentee voting after seeing reports of delays from u-s- p-s.

She wants people to know there are options other than dropping your completed ballot off in the mail.

Emma steelman, president of vote huntsville 2:49-3:00 "you can apply for your ballot, send that in the mail and when your ballot comes you can actually fill it out and drop it off at the city hall building to the election manager," steelman told me once you request an absentee ballot - it should only take 3 days to get one.

And if you dont feel comfortable or can't make it to city hall... a "vote huntsville" volunteer will take it there for you.

Alabama secretary of state john merrill said under state law - voters can return their ballots by commerical carriers like fedex or u-p-s in addition to the u-s postal service.

On monday - he encouraged anyone who plans to vote absentee to apply for a ballot soon.

Merrill said that way - you're aware of any issues with months to spare.

In north alabama - steelman said she wants people to vote no matter what - and know to the impact it has on your community.

Emma steelman,preside nt of vote huntsville 6:23-6:31 "voting does accomplish things and we need to remember that when we're discouraged that it's one way we can voice our opinions," reporting in huntsville, alexis scott waay-31 news.